Activists and expatriates launched a large-scale reforestation campaign today, October 12th, 2025, around Maydanki Lake, north of Afrin in the Aleppo region of Syria. The initiative aims to replant approximately 25,000 trees in the coming weeks, addressing extensive tree cutting that occurred after the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and Syrian National Army (SNA) takeover in 2018. The community campaign, organized by activists and expatriates from multiple provinces, seeks to restore the area following the use of trees for firewood. The reforestation effort is a direct response to the environmental damage sustained in the aftermath of the 2018 conflict, as reported by Qalaat Al Mudiq. This environmental initiative highlights ongoing efforts to recover and rebuild areas affected by past conflicts. The campaign's focus on Maydanki Lake underscores the long-term consequences of the 2018 TSK/SNA intervention and the community's commitment to ecological restoration.
